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How Charlotte Is Preparing to Host the Republican National Convention
The organizers of the GOP’s national convention are operating with a full-steam-ahead approach to hosting their gathering this summer. Visit Charlotte shared how the destination is preparing for potential adjustments during the time of COVID-19.
What It Takes to Host a Face-to-Face Event During the Pandemic
The Voice of Healthcare Summit is a 200-person face-to-face event scheduled in Boston in August that’s not going to look anything like its pre-COVID-19 version, and its organizer thinks attendees will be okay with that.
Sponsorship Opportunities for Digital Events
How can digital events create sponsorship opportunities? Event planners explored the topic in a recent PCMA Catalyst forum post.
5 Fatal Flaws of Virtual Events — And How to Avoid Them
Risk-takers, innovators, and leaders are going all in on creating digital events that share key characteristics of face-to-face gatherings.
Socio’s EventHack2020: Hacking Digital Event Solutions
At Socio’s EventHack2020, four teams brainstormed ways to engage online audiences and attract sponsors at digital events.
Solving for Pricing, Sponsorships, and Skills Challenges When Going Digital
Joe Colangelo, CEO & cofounder of Bear Analytics, on what organizers are learning in their crash course from face-to-face to digital events.
#SeattleLives Pivots Toward the Community During COVID-19
Seattle-based event production company PNTA teams with local event space to create a live-streaming soundstage that offers technology services to both paying clients and nonprofit community service groups.
3 Lessons from the NFL’s First Virtual Draft
The NFL turned its highly attended in-person draft event into an entirely digital experience due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are three ideas event organizers can run with when planning their own digital events.
What the Revolution in Online Education Can Teach Us About Digital Experiences
With record enrollment, online education is shaking off its reputation as a second-class medium, says one of its pioneers.
Defining Roles During Digital Events
What does it take to run a smooth virtual meeting? In a recent thread, the PCMA Catalyst community discussed who should handle what.
Tips to Discourage Zoombombing During the COVID-19 Crisis
Zoom has become the go-to platform for meetings and webinars — and a fresh stomping ground for trolls. While there’s no guaranteed methods to prevent them from causing disruptions, there are a few steps you can take.
A Medical Event Goes Virtual During COVID-19 to Avoid an ‘Education Recession’
Despite the pandemic, the sharing of scientific data ‘must not wait,’ decided organizers of the AAT-AD/PD Focus Meeting. Their April event’s move online offers takeaways for other live-event organizers.